A4 b6 cab handbrake adjustment

[WestHamGeezer 父]

Anyone know how to tighten the handbrake on a A4 b6 1.8t cabriolet ?

Cheers

[arman123]

This any help?

Adjusting handbrake Note t The rear brakes are self-adjusting, so the handbrake does not require [COLOR=#1B8EDE !important]adjustment[/COLOR] in normal [COLOR=#1B8EDE !important]operation[/COLOR]. Re-adjustment is only necessary after renewing handbrake cables, brake calipers, brake pads or brake discs. t The footbrake system must be bled and must be functioning properly. t Handbrake lever, handbrake cables and brackets must be fully installed.

– [COLOR=#1B8EDE !important]Adjust[/COLOR] lever position at brake calipers using feeler gauges to ensure that A = 1.5 mm. – Depress brake pedal firmly at least three times. For [COLOR=#1B8EDE !important]illustration[/COLOR] purposes, the [COLOR=#1B8EDE !important]diagram[/COLOR] shows the handbrake lever after it has been removed from the vehicle.

– Press release button, item -2-. (Both spring-loaded hooks must catch eyelets on handbrake cable.) – Let go of the release button. – Firmly apply the handbrake lever at least 3 times. – Place handbrake lever in rest position. – Press release button. (Both spring-loaded hooks must catch eyelets on handbrake cable). – Let go of the release button. – [COLOR=#1B8EDE !important]Remove[/COLOR] feeler gauge from brake calipers.

– Check lever position at brake calipers. – Distance A between lever and stop must be between 0 and 1.5 mm.